National Association of Marine Laboratories February 28, 2008 PRESIDENT Dr. David Fluharty, Chairman James Sanders NOAA Science Advisory Board Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Circle c/o Dr. Cynthia Decker Savannah, GA 31411 1315 East-West Highway p 912-598-2400 · f 912-598-2310 [email protected] Room 11142 Silver Spring, MD 20190 COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC POLICY Dear Mr. Chairman: CHAIRMAN Ivar Babb National Undersea Research Center This letter is in response to the Notice of Solicitation for Members of the University of Connecticut, Avery Point NOAA Science Advisory Board posted in the Federal Register (Vol. 73, No. 1080 Shennecossett Road 21) dated Thursday, January 31, 2008. Groton, Connecticut 06340 p 860-405-9119 · f 860-445-2969 [email protected] On behalf of the National Association of Marine Laboratories (NAML) I respectfully submit four (4) nominees for consideration for appointment to the NOAA Science Advisory Board (SAB). Each of these individuals is an PAST PRESIDENT Anthony Michaels excellent scientist with a multi-disciplinary perspective and a keen sense of Wrigley Institute for Environmental the link between science and the needs of society. In one form or another, Studies University of Southern California each has dedicated his or her career to ocean, coastal and Great Lakes P.O. Box 5069 research and education. Each would provide a unique dynamic and Avalon, CA 90704 p 213-740-6780 · f 213-740-7620 perspective to the SAB in its role as advisor to the NOAA Administrator on [email protected] issues pertaining to research, education, and the application of science to meeting the resource management and environmental assessment and protection needs of the Nation. SECRETARY/TREASURER Alan M. Kuzirian Marine Biological Laboratory NAML is a nonprofit organization of about 120 institutions employing more 7 MBL Street than 10,000 scientists, engineers, and professionals and representing ocean, Woods Hole, MA 02543 p 508-289-7480 · f 508-289-7900 coastal and Great Lakes laboratories stretching from Maine to the Gulf of [email protected] Mexico to the west coast, from Guam to Bermuda and from Alaska to Puerto Rico. NAML labs conduct high quality ocean, coastal and Great Lakes research and education in the natural and social sciences and promote the GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Joel Widder effective use of that science for decision-making on important issues that face Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC our country. We are careful stewards of federally-funded research involving 1341 G Street, NW, 8th Fl Washington, DC 20005 the oceans, coasts and Great Lakes and thanks to our local connections have p 202-289-7475 · f 202-289-7454 the ability to bring the excitement of ocean and marine research, science and [email protected] education to all Americans. These four candidates have long-standing histories as active members of NAML. The National Association of Marine Laboratories (NAML) is a nonprofit organization of over 120 member institutions representing coastal, marine, and Great Lakes laboratories in every coastal state, stretching from Guam to Bermuda and Alaska to Puerto Rico. Members serve as unique “windows on the sea,” providing information on the rich environmental mosaic of coastal habitats as well as offshore oceanic regions and the Great Lakes. NAML member laboratories conduct research and provide a variety of academic, education and public service programs to enable local and regional communities to better understand and manage the ocean, coastal and Great Lake environments. NAML is comprised of three regional associations: the Northeastern Association of Marine and Great Lakes Laboratories (NEAMGLL); the Southern Association of Marine Laboratories (SAML); and the Western Association of Marine Laboratories (WAML). www.NAML.org National Association of Marine Laboratories After careful consideration, NAML enthusiastically endorses the following individuals (biographical sketches and/or CVs are attached for each): • Anthony Michaels, Professor of Biology at the University of Southern California, Director of Proteus Environmental Technologies, LLC, and immediate past-President of NAML (2005-2007) • Michael K. Orbach, Professor of Marine Affairs and Policy, Immediate Past Director of Duke University Marine Laboratory, and Director of the Coastal Environmental Management Program • Shirley Pomponi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, and Chair of the Ocean Studies Board (OSB) of the National Academy of Science • Kenneth P. Sebens, Professor of Biology at the University of Washington and Director of Friday Harbor Laboratories Thank for the opportunity to present these nominees to the SAB. We hope each will be given due consideration. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the information on the first page. Sincerely, Dr. James G. Sanders President, National Association of Marine Laboratories Director, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography CV: Anthony F. Michaels, May 8, 2007 Curriculum Vitae: Anthony Francis Michaels Director of the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies Professor of Biology USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies University of Southern California Wrigley Marine Science Center Allan Hancock Foundation Building 232 P.O. Box 5069 Los Angeles, California 90089-0371 Avalon, California 90704 Phone: (213) 740-6780 Phone: (310) 510-0811 FAX: (213) 740-6720 FAX: (310) 510-1364 internet: [email protected] Education 1976 - 1979 University of California, San Diego. 1980 - 1982 B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona. With Highest Distinction and Honors 1982 - 1983 M.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona. 1983 - 1988 Ph.D. in Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz. Postdoctoral Employment 2003 – present Professor, Biology, University of Southern California 1996 - present Director of the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies 1996 - 2003 Associate Professor, Biology, University of Southern California 1995 - 1996 Occasional Acting Director of the Bermuda Biological Station for Research 1992 - 1996 Associate Research Scientist, Bermuda Biological Station for Research, Inc. 1989 - 1992 Assistant Research Scientist, Bermuda Biological Station for Research, Inc. 1988 - 1989 Postdoctoral Scholar, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. 1988 Postdoctoral Researcher, Univ. of California, Santa Cruz. Awards McNichol Fellowship, Bermuda Biological Station for Research, 1989-1991 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Postdoctoral Scholar, 1988 - 1989. Regents Fellowship, 1983. Regents of the University of California. The Outstanding Senior Award, 1982. The College of Liberal Arts, University of Arizona. Phi Beta Kappa. 1982 Professional Societies American Geophysical Union American Society of Limnology and Oceanography The Oceanography Society American Meteorological Society American Association for the Advancement of Science 1 CV: Anthony F. Michaels, May 8, 2007 Management Experience and Professional Service Academic Management Experience 1996-Present: Director of the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies. The USC Wrigley Institute is an Organized Research Unit within the USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. The Director answers to the Dean of the College (Dr. Morton Schapiro, 1996-2000, Dr. Joseph Aoun, 2000-2006, Dr. Peter Starr, 2006-present) for overall direction and through the Dean of Research for all other issues (Dr. Maria Pellegrini, 1996-1998, Dr. Larry Swanson, 1998-2000, Dr. Donal Manahan, 2000-2005, Michael Quick, 2005-present). All fundraising activities and advisory board management are done jointly with the Deans’ office. Primary responsibilities for defining and implementing the vision for the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies in close coordination with USC and USC College goals, SCU College Deans and the faculty. This includes the academic mission, the outreach goals, the financial and academic health of the island marine lab and broad connections to the other academic activities at USC and elsewhere. Direct management responsibilities for a staff of approximately 40 people. Indirect management and some coordination responsibilities for an addition group of approximately 20 faculty and 30-40 associated staff, students and postdoctoral scientists. Management of the Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island and the University Park Campus offices of the Wrigley Institute. Management of WMSC involves all aspects of a small campus, a “science hotel” and all of the program and support needs of over 5000 science and education visitors each year. Direct control of an annual College budget of approximately $3.7 million for the operational and programmatic aspects of the Wrigley Institute. Management (at the ORU Director level) for four different capital projects of $2 million to $4 million each for construction or renovation of buildings on Catalina Island. Primary management, in conjunction with the LAS Deans, of total gifts and pledges (1996- present) of over $30 million. Direct participation in fundraising with the Deans has resulted in new gifts and pledges to the College for the Wrigley Institute of over $23 million from 1997 to present Federal Research Grant activity by Wrigley Institute faculty and staff of over $9 million per year (includes over $1.5 million per year for USC Sea Grant) Shared management responsibilities (with the LAS Deans) for the Wrigley Institute Advisory Board, a group of 12-15